Text-based martial arts: A nighttime rendezvous with the gang leader's wife in a dilapidated te

[It seems no one could have imagined that Wang Zhuo would actually dare to make a move at this moment.]

[This palm strike is so fast that even if you've seen it and wanted to dodge, your movement skills simply won't allow you to!]

Wang Zhuo's eyes were bloodshot. You simply don't understand why he's acting this way. What does this matter have to do with him?

However, at that moment, you had no time to think. At such close range, you could only watch helplessly as the palm struck your chest.

You could even hear the faint, hissing sound of a venomous snake as it traveled with Wang Zhuo's palm strikes.

[This is the signature palm technique of the Viper Gang. You learned it from Shen Fu, but you didn't study it in depth.]

However, you also know that although this palm technique isn't particularly powerful, its main strength lies in its unpredictability and speed. But given your current physical condition and energy levels, this palm strike would likely be fatal!

So, you had no choice but to gamble. Your eyes widened in terror, and you instinctively wanted to back away!

However, that palm strike, as swift as a venomous snake, had already reached you in an instant!

You could only resign yourself to closing your eyes.

However, just as you predicted, a few breaths later, the palm strike didn't come, and you opened your eyes.

The palm strike came within an inch of your chest; the force of the blow even caused your clothes to billow open.

However, the hand remained frozen in place, completely still.

Wang Zhuo remained in his striking posture, as if frozen in place by a spell!

Not far from Wang Zhuo, Yan Jinghong withdrew his two fingers, his gaze fixed intently on you.

Finally, he sighed and said, "It seems that Young Master Chen indeed doesn't know martial arts."

Meanwhile, Shen Han, who had already recovered from his shock, breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing that you were alright. He then turned to Yan Jinghong and flattered her, saying:

"The 'Flying Swallow Carrying Mud' technique of Fairy Yan is truly exquisite! The 'Flying Swallow Touching Acupoints' secret technique of the Yan family in Chang'an is also well-deserved of its reputation!"

Yan Jinghong smiled reservedly, saying nothing more. Instead, she flicked her fingers again, and Wang Zhuo, who had been motionless, suddenly seemed to lose all strength, panting heavily.

[You witness this scene with astonishment. This "Divine Constable's" technique of striking acupoints from a distance is indeed profound! It's probably no less impressive than the "Spring Breeze and Rain Needle" technique! It might even be more mysterious!]

However, Shen Han, standing to the side, looked at Wang Zhuo with a dark expression. Clearly, he had long disliked this country bumpkin, and now, seeing him act on his own initiative, he felt utterly humiliated!

[Of course, the most important thing is your identity. Cao Qing's position in the Shen family is clearly extraordinary! As Cao Qing's disciple, if you were killed by his men, the consequences would be unimaginable!]

"Wang Zhuo! What do you mean by this? Do you even respect me? Do you even respect the Shen family?"

Wang Zhuo remained silent, looking at your still somewhat pale face, a hint of suspicion flashing in his eyes.

Shen Han's voice continued, "You think I don't know about the Viper Gang's affairs? You think my father doesn't know? There are some things you all know in your hearts! If you want to frame someone, you should know who you're framing!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Zhuo lowered his head, but a thought flashed through your mind. At this moment, you finally understood the whole story!

No wonder Wang Zhuo was so eager to prove that you were the murderer who killed Shen Fu; in reality, the Shen family and Shen Han believed that the murderer had already been identified.

That's right, it's the Viper Gang!

The Shen family's idea is very simple:

The Viper Gang will surely believe that their deal with Shen Fu was a private act by Shen Fu.

Therefore, after obtaining the thousand-pound, ten-thousand-tael silver worth of refined iron, in order to eliminate future troubles, they directly killed Shen Fu, making the embezzlement of the Golden Dragon Society's shipbuilding iron a secret known only to themselves!

But in fact,

The Viper Gang is indeed innocent; Shen Fu's death had absolutely nothing to do with them!

The members of the Viper Gang may have sensed the Shen family's suspicions. If he were truly killed by the Viper Gang, that would be one thing, but in reality, it was definitely not the Viper Gang who did it.

[Unfortunately, the Viper Gang colluded with Shen Fu to obtain that refined iron. Neither the branch of the Shen family that truly knew the inside story, nor the Viper Gang itself, would be foolish enough to openly admit it.]

[The thief who ransacked Shen Fu's residence that night—that's you—couldn't possibly be told to the Shen family. Therefore, Shen Fu's previous suspicions and conjectures could only be pinned on you by having Wang Zhuo, a member of the Poisonous Snake Gang, claim that Shen Fu had seen him visiting you!]

Now, not only has the eldest son of the Shen family come, but even Yan Jinghong, who happened to be passing through this place and stopped in Jinling City for some unknown reason, has arrived. Under such an investigation, you have no problems, which naturally makes the situation quite unfavorable for the Viper Gang...

As the only person in the know, it's understandable that Wang Zhuo would take a risk and directly use assassins to force you to display your martial arts skills.

Similarly, at this moment, with no way to resist, Shen Han's previously firm belief has become completely certain.

[These bastards from the Viper Gang just bite anyone they can think of. The key is, when they try to pin their bets, don't they at least try to find someone reliable? Cao Qing's position in the Shen family and the martial arts prowess he's displayed in certain situations make him an important force to be wary of and court!]

[The Shen family has been trying to maintain relations, so why would they deliberately antagonize them? They're out of their minds!]

[Your mind raced, connecting all the information you knew almost instantly, and you breathed a sigh of relief.]

However, just as you felt a sense of relief and were about to put on a grim face and pretend to chase them away, Yan Jinghong, who had been silent until now after the pressure points were released, suddenly spoke:

"Young Master Shen, if it's alright, could you two resolve your matter outside? I'd like to speak with this young Master Chen privately for a moment..."

These words immediately triggered alarm bells in your mind, while Shen Han frowned slightly, glancing at Yan Jinghong with surprise. However, considering the difference in their status, he nodded and turned to leave.

Under the twinkling lights, Yan Jinghong looked at you, who seemed somewhat lost, and thought for a moment before saying:

"Young Master Chen, to be honest, the main reason I came to Jinling City this time is not only because I will be traveling to Lin'an in a few days, but also because I have a major case to handle!"

Since Young Master Chen has been able to enter Zhongshan to collect herbs, he must be extremely familiar with the area around Zhongshan. I wonder if Young Master Chen could serve as my guide during this time?

Major case?

Township guide?

Chen Xuan looked at the feedback on the subtitles, but he didn't rush to give any reply. Instead, he looked at the talent that finally lit up at this moment.

Since things have come to this, let's see what the adventure will bring!

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The other two chapters will be a little later; I'm not entirely satisfied with them, so I'll revise them again. Sorry.